AUSTIN, William J. Jr., of Winthrop, November 22, 2012. Beloved husband of Carmella M. “Ella” (Visco) Austin. Devoted father of Mary E. Ham and her husband Jeffrey of Wenham, William J. Austin III and his wife Allison of Salem, MA, Joseph T. Austin and his wife Teresa of San Diego, CA, and Linda A. Austin of Winthrop. Adored grandfather of Caroline Ham, William IV and Tyler Austin, Eva and Vova Austin and Jeremiah and Julia Driscoll. Dear brother of the late Thomas and Edward Austin and cousin of the late William Austin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Weds, Nov. 28, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery-(Belle Isle Section). Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held on Tues. only from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St. Winthrop, MA 02152. William was a member of the U. S. Coast Guard serving during WWII. For guestbook and directions, visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com